Yakubu
“claude --dangerously-skip-permissions is nice and all until it drops your prod database 🤣”
I'm Ibrahim, a software engineer. I help businesses turn rough ideas into useful products—from the first screen to the backend, launch, and everything in between.
3+
Years on the job
30+
Projects completed
What I do · Front to back
02 / 05
IdeasIntoWorking Products.
Frontend
I use React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to build interfaces that feel quick and work properly on every screen.
Backend
I handle the APIs, databases, payments, and business logic with Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REST, and GraphQL.
Cloud
I set up Docker, CI/CD, AWS, Vercel, and Netlify so releases are steady and the product stays online.
Good software should make the work easier, not give people one more thing to struggle with.
Selected work · Built for everyday use
03 / 05
WorkPeopleUse.
From booking match seats and buying data to running an NGO and taking orders on WhatsApp, each product solves an everyday problem.
How I work · From idea to launch
04 / 05
Think.Build.Improve.
I ask questions first, keep the plan practical, and stay close to the work until it is live. No disappearing after the first meeting.
01
Understand
We talk about who will use the product, what is frustrating them, and what success should look like for the business.
02
Plan
I map the screens, journeys, and technical approach so everybody knows what we are building before the heavy work begins.
03
Build
I build it, connect what needs connecting, test it properly, and put it live. Then we improve it with real feedback.
AI integration
I use OpenAI, machine learning, and computer vision where they can save time or help people make better decisions.
Product design
I work through the user journey in Figma, then carry the same thinking into the responsive build.
Engineering tools
Git, GitHub, Postman, and Jest help me keep the work organised, test what matters, and collaborate well.
Let's talk · New work welcome
05 / 05
ReadyToBuild?
Have an idea sitting in your notes, a product that needs serious work, or a business process that is too manual? Send me a message. We'll talk plainly about what is possible and what it will take.
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